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National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is a National Celebration that offers leaders in business, labor, education, and other critical partners a chance to express their support for Apprenticeship. NAW also gives apprenticeship sponsors the opportunity to showcase their programs, facilities and apprentices in their community. The weekly events highlight the benefits of Apprenticeship in preparing a highly-skilled workforce to meet the talent needs of employers across diverse industries.

Founded in 1963, Jackson Glass Co. Inc. is the oldest local Residential & Commercial Glass Company in the Memphis TN area. We are growing and looking for new members to join our team!

Glazier Needed:

Experienced Glazier with valid Driver’s License and dependable transportation. Must be able to read measuring tape accurately and have Residential Glazing and glass installation experience including but not limited to the following: Mirrors, Framed & Frameless Shower Doors, Insulated Glass Units, Glass Cutting. Commercial/Storefront experience is a big plus!

Glaziers Apprentice Needed:

Must have valid Driver’s License and dependable transportation. Ideal applicants will have strong ability to accurately measure, experience in construction/building trades and willingness to learn a specialized trade.

The following lists of (USDOL/OA) U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship certified Apprenticeship programs have been compiled by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Workforce Development Division as a Reference Guide for those eligible state employees who have chosen to accept the State buyout offer and have been accepted by the State. This list was developed with information taken from the “Apprenticeship Resource Guide” Building and Construction Trades Council provided by the AFL-CIO Technical Assistance Program (T.A.P.) and the Tennessee USDOL/OA (Office of Apprenticeship).

There are USDOL Certified Apprenticeship Programs that do not appear on these lists. If you want to expand your search contact your USDOL/OA representative listed below or search either of the two helpful links at the bottom of the page.

Certified Apprenticeship Programs do not require that an Apprentice have out-of-pocket tuition cost so tuition reimbursement will not be applicable.

If you need further information on the Apprenticeship Benefit in the Buyout Program you may contact Pat Bleecker at 615-253-1330.

Because an Apprenticeship Program is listed here does not mean that these programs are accepting new applications. Program Enrollments are different from one Program to another. VBP participants may request assistance to purchase test, tools and equipment.

Have a valid driver’s license and a dependable means of transportation to the employer’s place of business and/or jobsite, and to the place where classroom job related instruction is conducted.

Be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program, with or without a reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others.

Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in written format

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Applicants selected for hire will be required to submit to the following, all as condition of and prior to being employed.

Human Performance Evaluation

Screening for use of illegal drugs

Background check

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants must provide proof of high school diploma or GED and driver’s license at time of application.